VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Stock Comparison
Kao Corporation vs BRP Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Kao Corporation
4452 · Tokyo Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View 4452 analysisBRP Inc.
DOO · Toronto Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: BRP Inc. leads (74 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Kao Corporation).
- Segment focus: Kao Corporation has 5 segments (33.5% in Hygiene Living Care Business); BRP Inc. has 4 segments (55% in Powersports - Year-Round Products).
- Moat breadth: Kao Corporation has 5 moat types across 2 domains; BRP Inc. has 4 across 2.
Primary market context
Kao Corporation
Hygiene Living Care Business
Household & fabric care and sanitary consumer packaged goods
Japan and Asia (with select global brands)
Consumers (retail)
Branded manufacturer
33.5%
BRP Inc.
Powersports - Year-Round Products
ATV and recreational/utility side-by-side vehicles (SSV/UTV); 3-wheeled on-road vehicles
Global (heavy North America exposure)
Consumers and utility/commercial users
OEM
55%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Kao Corporation strengths
BRP Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Kao Corporation segments
Full profile >Hygiene Living Care Business
Oligopoly
Health Beauty Care Business
Competitive
Cosmetics Business
Competitive
Business Connected Business
Competitive
Chemical Business
Competitive
BRP Inc. segments
Full profile >Powersports - Year-Round Products
Oligopoly
Powersports - Seasonal Products
Oligopoly
Powersports - Parts, Accessories & Apparel; OEM Engines & Gearboxes
Competitive
Marine Boats Businesses (Divestiture/Discontinued)
Competitive
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